ATHLETIC TRAINING MAJOR COURSE RECORD
Name:
PID:
Credits for Grad: ____ 120 ____123 (w/ MTH1825)
Date Entered MSU:
Transfer Student?
Add’l Cognate:
MSU UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS – Apply to all MSU majors
WRA –Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures. (4 Cr)
TIER 1 - FRESHMAN WRITING. (minimum GPA 2.0)
WRA 110 – 150
4
WRA 195H (Honors College)
4
IAH - ARTS/HUMANITIES (8 Cr)
IAH 201-210
I/N/D
IAH 211 and higher
I/N/D
4
4
ISS – SOCIAL SCIENCES (8 Cr)
ISS 200-level
I/N/D
ISS 300-level
I/N/D
4
4
MTH - MATHEMATICS (3-6 Cr)
Minimum: MTH 103 and MTH 114 or MTH 124 or STT 200/201
MTH 1825 Intermediate Algebra
3
**MTH 103 College Algebra and/or
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GENERAL SCIENCE (13 Cr)
** PSL 250 Intro Physiology
**CEM 141 General Chemistry 1
CEM 161 Chemistry Lab 1
**PHY 231 Intro Physics 1
PHY 251 Intro Physics Lab
KIN CORE COURSES – 32 CREDITS
KIN 121 The Healthy Lifestyle
KIN 173 Foundations of Kinesiology
**KIN 216 Applied Human Anatomy
KIN 217 Applied Human Anatomy Lab (P: KIN216 or ANTR 350)
KIN 250 Measurement in Kinesiology
KIN 310 Physiological Bases of Physical Activity (P: KIN173, KIN216, CEM141, PSL250)
KIN 330 Biomechanics of Physical Activity (P: KIN173, KIN216, PHY231)
KIN 345 Sport and Exercise Psychology (W)
KIN 360 Physical Growth/Motor Behavior (P: KIN216 or ANTR350)
KIN 411 Lab Experiences in Exercise Physiology (P: KIN 310)
KIN 465 Adapted Physical Activity
3
3-5
4
4
1
3
1
CR
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
SEM
GR
**These classes must be completed with a 2.0 or better before reaching 56 credits – JUNIOR status.
ATHLETIC TRAINING PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – 12 CREDITS
KIN 125 First Aid & Personal Safety
KIN 126 Introduction to Athletic Training
KIN 127 Taping & Bracing in Athletic Training
KIN 320 Pathology of Injury
KIN 227 Observations and Introduction to Clinical Skills in Athletic Training – Fall Semester
KIN 227 Observations and Introduction to Clinical Skills in Athletic Training – Spring Semester
3
3
1
3
1
1
ATHLETIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (MUST BE FORMALLY ADMITTED TO THE MAJOR)
REQUIRED COURSES
KIN 421 Lower Evaluation of Injury
KIN 422 Advanced Rehab of Injury
KIN 423 Therapeutic Modalities
KIN 425 AT Organization/Administration
KIN426 Upper Evaluation of Injury
KIN 427 Clinical Rotation – Fall 1
KIN 427 Clinical Rotation – Spring 1
KIN 427 Clinical Rotation – Fall 2
KIN 427 Clinical Rotation – Spring 2
CR
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
SEM
GR
ELECTIVE COURSES
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
HNF 150 Intro to Human Nutrition
CR
4
3
SEM
GR
ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM
ADMISSION POLICY
Individuals seeking admission to the Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program must be formally admitted.
A. To be eligible for admission the student must be enrolled as an MSU student, complete an application, and
submit required materials. The application and list of required materials are available on the web sites for the
Department of Kinesiology and the MSU Athletic Training Program.
B. Admission to the Athletic Training Major is competitive and selective whereby a limited number of students
are admitted each Spring Semester. Students meeting all selection (application) criteria may be denied
admission to this program. Space availability in the formal curriculum is limited to an average of 25 new
students each academic year.
C. The decision regarding final admission is based on the following criteria:
 Completed Athletic Training Education Program Application.
 Completion of KIN 125 (First Aid and Personal Safety), KIN 126 (Introduction to Athletic Training),
KIN 127 (Clinical Observation in Athletic Training), KIN 320 (Pathology of Sports Injuries), KIN 227
(Clinical Rotations in AT) with a minimum average GPA of 2.5 for the 12 credits.
 University cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
 A minimum grade of 2.0 in each of the following classes: CEM 141, MTH 103, PHY 231, PSL 250,
KIN 216 (ANTR 350 accepted).
 Essay expressing reasons for selecting Athletic Training.
 Three personal references.
 Interview with Athletic Training Admissions Board.
 Space availability in the formal clinical curriculum sites
D. The deadline for completed admission applications is February 1st of each year.
E. The Athletic Training Admissions Board reviews all applications and determines the number of students
accepted into the curriculum for the following Fall Semester.
F. Decisions regarding acceptance into the program are made before March 15th and students are notified by
March 30th.
Reference Websites:
http://athletictraining.msu.edu/
http://www.education.msu.edu/kin/undergrad/athletictraining/default.asp
For more information on admission to the athletic training education program:
Tracy Covassin Ph. D., ATC
Undergraduate AT Program Director
105 IM Sport Circle
517-353-2010
covassin@msu.edu
Thomas Mackowiak Ph. D., ATC
Undergraduate AT Clinical Coordinator
AT Room. Jenison Field House
517-355-1627
mackowi1@msu.edu